Pricing, in the open
ÂMost rec‑to‑rec won’t tell you the fee until you’re too far in to walk away. We publish ours. And a heads up, because it’s the opposite of what you’re used to: our contingency rate is the highest, not the lowest. The more risk we carry, the more it costs. The more you commit, the less you pay.
 Contingency
You pay for the risk
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26–30% of first‑year base salary
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Counterintuitive, on purpose. Our highest rate, because we run the whole search at our own risk and get paid only if you hire. We’d rather tell you why than bury it.
When you pay: on the candidate’s start date. 90‑day guarantee.
ExclusiveÂ
Share the risk, drop the rate
22–25% of first‑year base salary
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Run the search through us alone for 60 days and the rate comes down. We’re both committed, so the risk is shared.
When you pay: on the candidate’s start date. 90‑day guarantee.
 Retained
Lowest rate, most commitment
20–23%of first‑year total comp
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For senior recruiters, billing managers, and team leads. The lowest rate we publish, paid in thirds, because a retainer means we’re in it together.
When you pay:Â thirds at kickoff, shortlist, and placement.
What you’ll never get from us
- A fee that changes after you’ve said yes
- Resumes dressed up as recruiters
- A markup we won’t explain
- A surprise invoice
- A hard sell. If it’s not a fit, we’ll tell you.
- Pressure to decide on the call
